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At first, learning Japanese may seem intimidating. The characters, also known as Kanji, can be difficult to memorize. Because it's not as common to learn Japanese as opposed to Spanish or French, there are fewer online resources available. Luckily, we've done the work for you and rounded up the best Japanese websites to help you learn!
1) JapanesePod101
This is an ongoing podcast that releases new lessons every few days. Most of the lessons are audio only, however, the site does have some …
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4 More Terrific Japanese Websites to Bookmark Now

At first, learning Japanese may seem intimidating. The characters, also known as Kanji, can be difficult to memorize. Because it's not as common to learn Japanese as opposed to Spanish or French, there are fewer online resources available. Luckily, we've done the work for you and rounded up the best Japanese websites to help you learn!
1) JapanesePod101
This is an ongoing podcast that releases new lessons every few days. Most of the lessons are audio only, however, the site does have some

The Ultimate Guide to Major Japanese Dialects

If you live in the United States, youve probably noticed that someone from New Jersey doesnt speak the same way as someone from California. This is because of dialects, or forms of language developed and used in specific regions.
These dialects differ not only in accent but in vocabulary, grammatical structure, and slang (from yall in the South to hella in Northern California).
The same is true in Japan. A majority of Japanese students are familiar with the type of Japanese spo

Japanese Writing Systems for Beginners: Learn Romaji

When you are learning Japanese you will be introduced to the writing systems hiragana, katakana, and kanji. You may also encounter a fourth writing system called romaji. Here, Japanese teacher Kaoru N. explains what you need to know about romaji...
Romaji simply means "Roman characters." Japanese people use the letters to write other languages based on the alphabet, and also to write Japanese syllables. You will typically use romaji when you type Japanese sentences with a computer keyboa

Japanese Vocabulary: 11 Mealtime Words & Expressions

Food is an essential part of life and a central part of any culture. Japan is well known for its sushi, curries, soups, noodles, and more. Japan's penchant for courtesy and respect also plays a part in the country's mealtime expressions.
Here are some Japanese vocabulary terms you can use during meal times.
1) Gohan (meal)
hiragana: ??? kanji: ??
This term literally refers to the white rice that plays a big role in most meals. Over the years, it has become understood in context to refe

The Best Way to Learn Japanese: 11 Proven Study Methods That Work

If you're taking Japanese lessons, you probably want to know how to study smarter, not harder. Maximize your learning with these study tips from language teacher Elaina R...
Japan has a lot to offer: great food, interesting culture, and wonderful sightseeing. As a result, lots of English speakers want to learn Japanese. Unfortunately, Japanese isn't always easy to learn. Not only are there new phonetics and grammar; the written language consists of thousands of intricate characters.
So